Whenever we see rangoli or a classical dance performance, a street theater, a puppet show, a statue of Lord Buddha, a bandhani sari, a Phad painting, sarod vadan or the Amer Fort, we immediately identify them as Indian. But why? Because all these are unique to our country and are found only in India. They are a part of our rich culture and have come down to us from our forefathers. They give us a sense of belonging and reiterate our identity as Indians.

We generally begin any function, Programme or celebration with lighting the lamp. Since ancient times our ancestors have lit a lamp – morning and evening. Why? Because light depicts knowledge which keeps ignorance at bay. The flame of the lamp burns upwards, giving us a message to adopt and live up to high values in life.

We join our palms and greet ‘Namaskar or Namaste’. Which means ‘ I bow to you and welcome you; It signifies respect, friendship, humility and etiquettes. It acknowledges the presence of divinity in all we come in contact with. Namaskar is just one of the 5 formal ways of greeting others according to the shastras. When guests arrive, we do ‘Tilak’ on their forehead in between the brows, to welcome them respectfully. It escalates their ability to introspect providing inspiration to be religious and just in every endeavour, protecting them from all negativities. It keeps the mind cool and conserves body energy.

Executive Director of Clarks Amer Mr.Apurv Kumar as a key note speaker(on 2nd from right)during International HR Conclave Forte-2010

Feather in the Cap

Puja at Fortis Hospital for the new counter of 1589 Express.

Bird's View
Survey on Stress Management

Which is the major source of stress according to you?

How stressed do you feel on a normal day?

Are you able to manage stress ,generally?

How do you Manage Stress?

Do you feel, Stress is:?

When you encounter a problem, you...?

Survey monitored by :Nidhi Dixit.

Interface

(Prof. Dr. Ishwar Modi is an internationally acclaimed Sociologist. He is the Vice-President of the Research Committee on International Tourism, and also the President of the Research Committee on Leisure of the International Sociological Association.)has expressed his view in a short interview with Mr. Deepak Sharma of Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur.

Q-1.What do you consider the key issues or problems of Western culture and Eastern Culture?
A-1. Like Eastern cultures, the Western culture is also undergoing metamorphosis under the impact of Globalization. It is not only the Eastern cultures which have been invaded by Western cultures but Western cultures are also following many a tenets of Eastern cultures. However, the biggest problem of the West is the breakdown of the family system which is still very strong in the East. Breaking of the family in West, which is already suffering from over individualism, is also a cause of further stresses and strains leading ultimately to the loneliness and alienation of the Western people.

Q-2.As we know India is a potential tourist destination but still we are well behind from other countries. What is the reason behind it?
A-2. All the stakeholders of the tourism industry, both in the private and the public domain, are well aware that inadequate and insufficient infrastructure and connectivity are the biggest bottlenecks of development of tourism in India in spite of everything it possess to attract a large number of tourists from all over the world. It has sand, snow and the seas coupled with thousands of years old strong multi-cultural heritage. But we have not yet learned to properly and effectively market it internationally.

Q-3.What infrastructure development or changes can be done in country to promote tourism?
A-3. The first and the foremost infrastructural developments that need to be addressed is the development of good roads and highways which can shorten the time of travels. Absence of international air connectivity is also a big hindrance in attracting international tourists to India. It must be expanded at a fast pace not only connecting the metropolitan centers but also the cities of the hinterland. Beautification and cleanliness of our decaying urban centers is equally important. So also may be said about the conservation and the maintenance of our heritage sites.

Q-4.What advise you would like to give young generation to make India as a dream country to work and live?
A-4. The young generation not only in India but in any part of the world plays the biggest role in shaping the destiny of a country. The role of the young generation in India is all the more crucial since India is still a developing country and it has to go a long way to catch up with the developed countries of the world. Inculcation of high moral values and determination to work sincerely and purposively is the core of making India the cherished place to work and live.

Q-5.What is your take on current political system?
A-5. No better political system than democracy has evolved so far. As such we are lucky to be a part of a democratic political system in India. However, a fixed set of political elites can now no more deliver the goods. Infusion of a young generation, having new ideas and international exposure as well as understanding of the issues and problems of the large masses of people including that of the rural areas, into Indian politics alone can now salvage the current political system in India.

Cheers

We congratulate members of Clarks family whose birthdays we celebrated in January'09 -Mr.S.R Sharma, Mr.K.C Karadiya, Mr.S.N.Maurya, Mr.Babu Lal, Mr.Bansi Lal Mr.Babu Lal, Mr.Ajay Ku.Roy, Mr. Ram Jas Jat, Mr.Vishnu Kumar, Mr.Sumer Singh, Mr.Prahlad Sahai, Mr.Ram Sanohi, Mr.Balveer Singh, Mr.Basant Day, Mr.Babu Lal, Mr.Ram Charan, Mr.Raghuveer Singh, Mr.Babu Khan, Mr.Bhupal Singh, Mr.Dharmendra Singh, Mr.Ashok Kumar, Mr Hem Singh, Mr.Balwan Singh, Mr.Ram Avtar, Mr.Dharmveer Singh, Mr.Kailash Chand, Mr.Kamal Kishor

We Congratulate:Mr.Vaibhav Tandon for anniversary.

We congratulate: Housekeeping team for being at 1st position in Quiz Competition.

Inspiration

Selflessness

A rich man said to his friend, "Why it is everyone is always criticizing me for being miserly. Everyone knows that I have made provision to leave everything I have, to charity, when I die?"

"Well," said his friend, "let me tell you about a story about the pig and the cow.”

 The pig was complaining to the cow one day about how unpopular he was. "People are always talking about your gentleness and your kindness," said the pig. "You give milk and cream. But I give even more. I give bacon and ham. I give bristles and they even pickle my feet! Still no one likes me; I'm just a pig. Why is this?" The cow thought for a minute, and then said, "Well, maybe it's because I give while I'm still living.”

Let us remember that life is all about giving, and that is what will lead to ultimate satisfaction and happiness—others and ours!

Vice Chancellor of University of Waikato & team visiting Clarks Amer for discussion

Literature Ball at Kesar Kyari,Jaipur Co Sponsered by Clarks Amer.

Puja of Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami at Clarks Center Of Excellence

Feel the Future

If we want to be happy in our life, then we have to keep in mind a word which is Discipline because if we are not disciplined our coordination will not be good with other person and our dedication for work will also be effected by indiscipline. We cannot be happy in our personal life also as disciple is the base of life.

If we are disciplined, we can face problem of any type in life.

Discipline is necessary in life because without discipline nothing can be achieved in life. It provides a sense  of truthfulness and confidence.

It provides a right path to move and to explore new heights of life.

Discipline helps is differentiating between good and bad, important and useless. It helps in over all development of personality of all individual which is self explanatory and motivating. Discipline is the base of life and  plays many role in our successful life, It’s very important to achieve the goal and fulfill the  target in life.

Clarks Amer stall at Job Fair on 9th & 10th Jan'10